On 08/23/18, Daryl Stout said the following...   
       
    DS>   Unfortunately, I have impending surgery on my left hip. I've heard   
    DS> that it's less difficult afterwards than knee surgery...but I've also   
    DS> heard that like with all surgeries, there's a chance of failure...but   
    DS> the worst thing is the downtime...no driving or heavy lifting for 3   
    DS> weeks to 6 months...and for me, that's way too long.   
    DS>    
      
   I'm in the hosptal now, I had my 4th hip surgery in 26 years on the 19th. Had   
   my left hip done June 20th. I had my first hip done, left in '91 when I was   
   18, and my right in ;90.   
      
   It's best to do it before it gets cold out, not only because it will be   
   easier to get around, the warmth keeps your muscles loose, and it's a lil   
   tougher for rehab. Plus the fact that I had both done so close to each other,   
   medicine has come a LONG ways since '90. Plus I have a MUC better range of   
   motion.     
      
   I'd say do it as soon as you can!   
      
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